Luck of the Irish Brunch

Cheesy Hash Browns:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 medium Spanish onion, diced

1 1/2 pound small Yukon gold potatoes

2 teaspoons paprika

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 1/2 cups grated aged white Irish Cheddar cheese

Chopped fresh chives

Roasted Tomatoes with Bread Crumbs:

6 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise

Unsalted butter, for greasing baking dish

Olive oil, for drizzling

Honey, for drizzling

1 teaspoon sweet paprika

1 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, to garnish

Sauteed Mushrooms:

Canola oil, to coat pan

1 pint cremini mushrooms, stems trimmed, cut into sixths

2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

For serving:

4 fried eggs

Double smoked bacon, cut into thick slices and cooked until golden brown and crisp

Good quality lamb, chicken and pork sausages, pan-seared until golden brown and cooked through

Brown soda bread, toasted

Butter, at room temperature